I'm not sure if there's any one way to measure the success of a prime minister. If it's adding seats, gaining in public opinion polls, and traveling abroad, Prime Minister Mark Carney has had a 5-star year. But if it's getting legislation passed in parliament, taking questions in the house, or improving the average Canadian's... Read More
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For decades, public agricultural research in Canada helped build the sector we know today. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s network of research centres, satellite farms and labs, along with provincial institutions and universities, underpinned much of the innovation that farmers now see as standard: canola’s development, better forage and livestock systems, improved disease and pest management,... Read More
Farm safety remains one of the most persistent and preventable risks in Canadian agriculture, and initiatives like Canadian Agricultural Safety Week aim to keep that reality front and centre for producers heading into the busy spring season. In this one-on-one interview, Abbigail Fehr with the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) speaks with RealAgriculture about why... Read More
Grain Growers of Canada has announced Bruce Burrows as executive director, effective April 1, 2026. Burrows brings more than four decades of experience across transportation, infrastructure, labour policy, and association leadership, says Grain Growers of Canada. Based in Ottawa, he has built a career developing and implementing effective government relations strategies, including policy development, political... Read More
Canada’s ethanol industry is facing a competitiveness challenge just as biofuel policy is meant to drive growth, raising questions about whether domestic production can keep pace with rising demand. In this interview, Shaun Haney speaks with Deb Conlon, director of government relations with the Grain Farmers of Ontario, about the role ethanol plays in the... Read More
The research farm that serves as a hub for beef and forage research in Manitoba will see its land base expand by 42 per cent through a partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). DUC is contributing 467 acres known as the "Odanah Pasture" to the Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) Brookdale Research Farm near... Read More
The Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) program is recognizing its mentors for the 2025–2026 program year, highlighting a broad cross-section of expertise supporting the next generation of Canada’s beef industry. Each year, CYL selects 16 participants aged 18 to 35 from across the country, pairing them with industry leaders for a nine-month mentorship focused on... Read More
As BASF celebrates 30 years of InVigor canola, BASF Agricultural Solutions has announced $27 million towards updating and expanding its Saskatoon Canola Breeding Centre of Innovation. Construction is set to begin this spring and will continue through the end of 2027, adding breeding capacity and advanced automation for the InVigor hybrid canola breeding program. Farmers... Read More
One of the largest purchasers, processors, and exporters of canola is back as a member of the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) after an eight-year hiatus. Richardson International, the parent company of Richardson Pioneer, formally rejoined the national canola industry group at its annual general meeting on March 12, 2026. Richardson withdrew its funding from... Read More
The path to renewing the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) appears to be facing stronger headwinds as the renewal timeline winds down. In a fireside chat at the Canadian Crops Convention in Toronto this week, U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, joined Erin Gowriluk of the Canada Grains Council to discuss the status of the Canada–U.S.... Read More